'Blue Roof' coney in Westland hit by fire

4:43 PM,
Mar. 4, 2014

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The blaze broke out at the Village Place Coney Island at 449 North Wayne Road about noon. Pictures posted on Twitter of the blaze at the diner, known around town as the "Blue Roof" because of its iconic chalet-style blue roof, show flames bursting from the roof and upper rear.

Wayne-Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy said the cause of the fire is under investigation. A passerby reported smoke coming from the restaurant about noon today, and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze about 12:40 p.m. ...